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Shower Pan, Wall and Niche Installation From "Bathroom Renovations" episode DBTR-210

Amy and Debbie install the new shower pan, hang the new walls in the shower and make space for a built-in niche.

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	The master bath was too cramped...
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	a spacious, spa-like retreat was created.

Materials:

Wall and Ledge Removal

Hammer
Utility knife
Reciprocating saw
Pry bar
Safety gloves and glasses

Ceiling Drywall Installation

Rock ripper
Utility knife
Drill and screws
Self-adhesive mesh tape
Putty knife

Window Framing

Miter saw
Right-angle driver
Laser line
Reciprocating saw
Level and speed square
Drill

Shower Pan Installation

Reciprocating saw

Installing Shower Walls and Niche

Circular saw
Hole saw
Drill
Hammer
Measuring tape and pencil
Safety gloves and glasses

Install the Shower Pan

1. Apply a bead of construction adhesive to the cement board underlayment (figure A) and press into place (figure B). Attach the board to the floor with cement board screws.

Figure A

Figure B

2. Cut away the excess drainpipe with a flexible, six inch blade on the reciprocating saw (figure C). Cut the pipe flush with the cement board.

3. Apply construction adhesive to the bottom of the shower base, making sure to cover each cleat and the area around the drain hole (figure D).

4. Press the shower pan into place. Apply pressure until you have the perfect fit (figure E).

Figure C

Figure D

Figure E

5. Install the drain assembly. Use soapy water to help ease the rubber ring in (figure F), then drop in the drain cover.

Installing Shower Walls and Niche

1. With a circular saw, cut the cement board to size (figure G).

2. Use a hole saw to make cuts in the boards for the plumbing (figure H).

Figure F

Figure G

Figure H

3. Drill the boards to the wall with porcelain-lined cement screws (figure I). If the screw won’t go in, pound the screws with a hammer to knock them into place and then continue screwing. Make sure the screw head goes below the surface of the board.

4. Determine the height of the niche (figure J), and mark.

5. Transfer the measurements to the cement board.

Figure I

Figure J

6. With a circular saw, make a plunge cut along the cut line and carefully make the cut-out (figure K).

7. Apply construction adhesive to the back of the niche and press into place (figure L).

Figure K

Figure L

RESOURCES :

Shower Niche
Product Name: Pro Form Niche
Model #: Wide Combo 304
Brand Name: Pro Form

Noble Company
PO Box 350
Grand Haven, MI 49417
Phone:1-800-878-5788
Website: www.noblecompany.com